Tar Heels Blow it!

The Kansas Jayhawks have defeated the UNC Tar Heels in a giant comeback. The Tar Heels had a half time lead of 9 points and it was quickly turned in the other direction. The final score would end up being a lot to a lot less.

The Jayhawks' center, Jeff Withey, had 16 rebounds, every block his team had 5, and 16 points. Travis Releford played good too, Releford had 22 points and 8 rebounds. P.J Hairston was the leader of the Tar Heels, he had 15 points 9 or them off three's, and 9 rebounds. All that added up to the grand reveal of 58-70 Kansas on top of UNC.

Who do you think will win in the sweet sixteen, Kansas or Michigan? I think the Wolverines will win, they have a offense that isn't based around working the ball inside the paint and that is where Kansas is the most dangerous. Post your opinion in the comments box!

By David B.

The Jayhawks Hold off the Hilltoppers

The Kansas Jayhawks had a few times when they were on the edge of their seats in their round of 64 battle against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers only lossed by a score 64-57 and they were kept in the game by Jamal Cook who had 13 points, 4 assists, and 9 rebounds. The Jayhwaks team leaders Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey played very well. Withey had 7 blocks, 17 points, and 6 rebounds, McLemore had 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Another game occurred yesterday, the Villanova Wildcats played the UNC Tar Heels. The Tar Heels were all offense with 4 players with 10 or more points, the Wildcats had 4 as well. The Tar Heels had much help from P.J Hairston, Hairston had 23 points and 5 rebounds. JayVaughn Pinkston had the most points and rebounds for 'Nova with 20 points and 8 rebounds. This win was number 700 for the UNC coach Roy Williams, as the final score was 78-71.

Romero Osby had a heck of a game for the Oklahoma Sooners in their 55-70 loss to the San Diego State Aztecs. Osby had 22 points and 8 rebounds for his Sooners, but in the end Jamal Franklin and San Diego States' offense was to much with Franklin scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their first round match-up against the UCLA Bruins in a slaughter. The final score was 83-63 Gophers on top. Andre Hollins had 28 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Shabazz Muhammed had 20 points for the Bruins in the loss.

There is still more to come on this fast moving tournament, so stay tuned!

By David B.

Cook and Plumlee Lead Duke

The Duke Blue Devils were very sloppy in the beggining of the game, actually the whole first half. But they would come back to win the game. They were lead by two of the best players in the nation, Quinn Cook and Mason Plumlee. Plumlee had a double double with 11 rebounds and 18 points. Also, Cook had 18 points plus some of his best defense with 4 steals.

UNC (University of North Carolina) Tar Heals had some great players of their own, especially P.J Hairston who had 23 points, 2 blocks, and 8 boards. Also, James Micheal McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, and Dexter Strickland. Bullock and Strickland both had double digits, with 15 for Bullock, and 14 for Strickland. Plus, Bullock had 8 rebounds and McAdoo had 8 rebounds as well, but only 9 points. For the Blue Devils Seth Curry played good enough with 11 points and 6 boards.

Do you think Duke will be number 1 in the AP Poll? I do. Post your answer in the comments!

By David B.

Long Lasting Rivalry: Continues

A long lasting rivalry has continued to go up and up, the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels. They will continue their seasons tonight a 9:00 EST.

The two players I can see exploding for big games are James Micheal McAdoo and Mason Plumlee. Plumlee is arguably the best player in the country being able to score and rebound the ball. Also, McAdoo does those things as well as anybody else,l except he doesn't get half as much recognition as Plumlee. McAdoo has an average of 14.9 points per game and 8.2 rebounds. So, why isn't he as well known? The Answer is because he can't lead his team to wins. Also, the Tar Heels have an extremely good forward or guard, Reggie Bullock. Bullock averages 14 points and he has an average of 5.6 boards. For Duke they have lots of talent around Plumlee. They have Quinn Cook, Seth Curry, and Ryan Kelly. Cook leads the Devils in steals and assists. He has 6 assists per game and 1.6 steals. Plus, he gets 11.8 points per game, an all around player. Seth Curry and Kelly are added bonuses they get 16.8 and 13.4 points per game while Kelly has 5.4 rebounds to match his 13.4 points.

I think that the (4) Blue Devils have to much talent to not beat this unranked Tar Heel team. That is my opinion, what is yours? Post who you think will win in the comments!

By David B.